News Stories
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April 28, 2018
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Grad proud to wear stole representing heritage, hard work
When Elizabeth Sheffield crosses the stage at graduation, she’ll do so wearing a special stole that exemplifies her heritage, hard work and the tremendous support she has received from her Native American tribe during her four years at RIT. -
April 28, 2018
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Graduating biotech major found enriching experiences at RIT
College of Science senior Ashley Adair is a trailblazer in her family: She will be the first to earn a college degree. She is also one of the first RIT students to graduate from a program that equips STEM majors with skills for navigating college. -
April 28, 2018
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RIT/NTID student to join Peace Corps in Africa
Just one month after Maya Penn graduates with her bachelor’s degree in psychology from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts, she will fulfill her own personal quest for serving others by teaching deaf children in Ghana. -
April 28, 2018
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First Ph.D. in engineering graduates in May
Pruthvik Raghupathi will receive a Ph.D. in engineering during commencement weekend and be the first graduate of RIT’s seventh doctoral program. -
April 28, 2018
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International researchers gather for photo conference
More than 300 photography researchers and enthusiasts from across the globe gathered for the first-ever PhotoHistory/PhotoFuture conference April 20-22. -
April 27, 2018
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Small World That wins Next Big Idea competition
Small World That, a central hub that connects the international deaf community through a website and app, took home the $5,000 first prize in RIT/NTID’s The Next Big Idea Competition, a Shark Tank-style business competition.
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April 27, 2018
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Professor named Technology Woman of the Year
Dhireesha Kudithipudi, a computer engineering professor at RIT, was honored April 26 as the 2018 Technology Woman of the Year by Digital Rochester during a reception at Locust Hill Country Club. -
April 27, 2018
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Imagine RIT preview: 360 immersive video projects
Students from the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences will showcase their inventive 360 immersive video projects for visitors at Imagine RIT on Saturday. -
April 27, 2018
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Student Spotlight: RIT Croatia students visit for Imagine RIT
Sonja Armbrecht and Petar Kleskovic are two of four students who were selected to represent the Dubrovnik and Zagreb campuses at Imagine RIT. -
April 27, 2018
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Imagine RIT is here!
Come out to the 11th annual Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival, held until 5 p.m. today, rain or shine. -
April 27, 2018
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RIT names five new trustees
Rochester Institute of Technology appointed five new members to its Board of Trustees. The appointments were announced at the board’s April 26 meeting. -
April 25, 2018
![A student-created poster about the "Attack of the Zebra Mussels." The poster features a mixture of illustrated and real-life photos of Rochester and the Great Lakes region.]()
Port of Rochester features student research
Shipwrecks, invasive species and industrial production are just a few topics of Lake Ontario researched by RIT students, with their findings on display until mid-May at the Port of Rochester terminal building.
